<div class="chunk-title">Sec. 36-176. - Signs.</div>
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               (a)
               
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               All commercial signs shall require a permit. Permits shall be applied for by submitting
               a request to the Ocracoke development enforcement officer along with the design and
               location information consisting of an original and two copies.
               
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               (b)
               
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               All signs shall meet the following standards:
               
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               (1)
               
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               Location of the sign shall not be in a street right-of-way;
               
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               (2)
               
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               Location of the sign shall not obstruct the clear vision at driveways and intersections;
               
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               (3)
               
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               Illuminated signs may be illuminated from within if neon type signs or from an external
               source, but such illumination must be in a manner which avoids glare or reflection
               which in any way or manner interferes with traffic safety. Any external source of
               illumination such as a spotlight or floodlight shall be placed so that it is not directly
               visible from any adjacent property;
               
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               (4)
               
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               All signs shall be constructed and illuminated in accordance with the applicable provisions
               of the state building code. All illuminated signs shall be installed in accordance
               with the applicable provisions of the state electrical code. All illuminated detached
               signs shall have underground electrical service;
               
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               (5)
               
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               All signs shall be maintained in good structural and aesthetic condition. Chipped
               paint, broken plastic, missing letters and exposed lightbulbs are evidence of inadequate
               maintenance; and
               
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               (6)
               
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               Obsolete signs and their supporting structure shall be removed within 90 days after
               they become obsolete. An extension of 90 days may be granted by the development ordinance
               enforcement officer.
               
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               (c)
               
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               All commercial signs shall meet the following standards:
               
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               (1)
               
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               No sign shall be permitted which exceeds 24 feet in height or<a href="" data-chunk-id="PTIICOOR_CH32SOWA" class="section-link" data-product-id="14661"> 32</a> square feet in area;
               
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               (2)
               
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               No sign shall be permitted within ten feet of a road, street, path, way or other such
               passageway;
               
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               (3)
               
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               No freestanding sign shall be placed within 50 feet of another freestanding sign on
               the same lot; and
               
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               (4)
               
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               Any lighted sign must be so lighted as not to interfere with the operation of a motor
               vehicle or the use and enjoyment of another's property.
               
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               (d)
               
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               No sign other than those required by a local, state or federal agency or government
               shall be permitted to be attached to the bottom of or to float on any body of water
               included within the "Ocracoke Village Development Ordinance Map." This provision shall
               not preclude on-premises signs on permitted docks.
               
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